Fourth in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Guards. As many as five offensive tackles could be chosen in the first round, which might say more about the NFL's desperation for blockers than it says about the quality of talent in the draft because the depth drops off considerably with the group likely to be overdrafted. The best 1. Matt Kalil, Southern California, 6-6, 306: This underclassman probably will be a top-five pick, but he isn't in the same class as some high picks of previous drafts. Kalil offers athleticism, length, toughness and intelligence. He has the feet to play on the left side. He should improve his strength as powerful defenders can leverage...

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Fourth in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Guards.
As many as five offensive tackles could be chosen in the first round, which might say more about the NFL's desperation for blockers than it says about the quality of talent in the...